Journal profile · ECONOMICS
Review of Regional Research-Jahrbuch fur Regionalwissenschaft
ISSN 0173-7600 · eISSN 1613-9836 · Springer Nature · 3 issues per year
Review of Regional Research-Jahrbuch fur Regionalwissenschaft: CAS Zone 3 · Economics (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.1 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,290; median 308 days to acceptance (33 articles, last 24 months); 49 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Review of Regional Research-Jahrbuch fur Regionalwissenschaft is published by Springer Nature and is in Zone 3 of Economics in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis, Regional Development and Policy and Spatial and Panel Data Analysis, together about 36.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Economics and Econometrics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
This journal publishes original theoretical and empirical research in all fields of regional science. This research must explicitly address the spatial dimension and contribute to a comprehensive understanding of how location influences social, economic, institutional, and environmental dynamics. Pursuing an interdisciplinary approach, the journal’s scientific scope includes in particular economics, geography, sociology, spatial and urban planning, sustainability research, and demography. The Review of Regional Research is a publication of the German-speaking section of the Regional Science Association International, i.e. Gesellschaft für Regionalforschung. Since its inception in 1980 the journal’s primary aim has been to publish high-quality papers that make new and substantial contributions to theoretical as well as empirical issues in regional science. Submitted manuscripts are subject to a mutually anonymous peer-review process. Until 2014 the Review of Regional Research was published under the title Jahrbuch für Regionalwissenschaft. Official citation from 2014: Rev Reg Res
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): ECONOMICS
Editor-in-chief Thomas BrennerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Germany 11, Netherlands 6, Italy 3, United Kingdom 2, Sweden 2 (32 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Regional Economics and Spatial AnalysisEconomics, Econometrics and Finance16.1%
- Regional Development and PolicySocial Sciences13.1%
- Spatial and Panel Data AnalysisEconomics, Econometrics and Finance7.7%
- Economic Growth and ProductivityEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.7%
- Fiscal Policy and Economic GrowthEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.7%
- Regional resilience and developmentEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.7%
- Housing Market and EconomicsEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.5%
- University-Industry-Government Innovation ModelsBusiness, Management and Accounting3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Economics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Economics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Economics | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Economics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Economics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Economics | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EconLitPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, RePEc
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 3.1Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.62LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.1LetPub ·
- h-index
- 28OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 71OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.95OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 69.05%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 48LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,025Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 116,200Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 285 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 17 | 6 |
| 2025 | 49 | 37 | 122 |
| 2024 | 17 | 12 | 132 |
| 2023 | 21 | 18 | 151 |
| 2022 | 13 | 12 | 87 |
| 2021 | 17 | 13 | 196 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
308 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 232 days – 368 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 34 days (71 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 334 days
- Sample
- 33 articles with submission and acceptance dates (73 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 10 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,290 / EUR 2,690 / GBP 2,390 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted1
- editorialDouble-blind peer review This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout p…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs cannot be authors; AI use must be documented; AI-assisted copy editing need not be declared. Model summary
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Authors must disclose competing interests (financial or non-financial). Model summary
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
Data transparency: data, materials, software, and code must support published claims. Model summary
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Review of Regional Research, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Double-blind peer review
Double-blind peer review; authors must anonymize manuscripts and submit a separate title page. Model summary
This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout peer review. It is the responsibility of the author to anonymize the manuscript and any associated materials. Author names, affiliations and any other potentially identifying information should be removed from the manuscript text and any accompanying files (such as …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening software may be used; COPE member journal. Model summary
the journal may use software to screen for plagiarism
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Frequency
- 3 issues per year
- ISSN
- 0173-7600
- Electronic ISSN
- 1613-9836
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 46, Issue 2 (June 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Review of Regional Research-Jahrbuch fur Regionalwissenschaft
What CAS zone is Review of Regional Research-Jahrbuch fur Regionalwissenschaft in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Review of Regional Research-Jahrbuch fur Regionalwissenschaft is in Zone 3 of Economics, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Economics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Economics. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Review of Regional Research-Jahrbuch fur Regionalwissenschaft?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 3.1 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 3.6, h-index 28.
How long does peer review take at Review of Regional Research-Jahrbuch fur Regionalwissenschaft?
Based on the dates recorded on 33 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 308 days (interquartile range 232–368 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Review of Regional Research-Jahrbuch fur Regionalwissenschaft?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Author–date; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Review of Regional Research-Jahrbuch fur Regionalwissenschaft based?
Of the 32 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (11), Netherlands (6) and Italy (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Review of Regional Research-Jahrbuch fur Regionalwissenschaft?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Review of Regional Research-Jahrbuch fur Regionalwissenschaft is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EconLit; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Review of Regional Research-Jahrbuch fur Regionalwissenschaft open access, and what is the APC?
Review of Regional Research-Jahrbuch fur Regionalwissenschaft is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,290.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .